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The 119th Congress: What to know about House, Senate majorities and what it means for Trump’s plans
On Friday, the new Congress — the 119th — officially began its duties. Once Donald Trump is sworn in as president on Jan. 20, Republicans will have unified control of government. But particularly in the House, the margin will be close.
WATCH LIVE: Senate convenes for 119th Congress, swears in members
Among the new senators taking office today is Pennsylvania Republican David McCormick, who defeated Democrat Bob Casey in November's election.
WATCH LIVE: Senate gavels in, opening 119th Congress
Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware and Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland — will be sworn in, the first time in the nation’s history two Black women senators will serve at the same time.
119th Congress Latest: Mike Johnson narrowly reelected House speaker
The 119th Congress is convening for the first time and House Speaker Mike Johnson has narrowly been reelected to his post. The Louisiana Republican has the support of President-elect Donald Trump and House Republicans decided on Friday to reelect him to his post with just one holdout.
As Trump's Republicans take congressional majority, Mike Johnson faces test
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's Republicans will face a first test of their control of both chambers of Congress on Friday when they decide whether to keep Mike Johnson in the powerful role of Speaker of the House of Representatives.
The 119th Congress begins today. Here's what to know for the 2025 session.
The 119th Congress begins Friday with Republicans in full control of the House and Senate for the first time since 2019. Here's what to know.

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Harris botches Pledge of Allegiance on Senate’s opening day
Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday flubbed while saying the Pledge of Allegiance in the U.S. Senate. Harris was leading ...
What to expect when the Senate returns in 2025
When the Senate gavels back into session Friday, the chamber will commence a whirlwind schedule as Republicans work to put ...
Slotkin joins Senate, new House members sworn into 119th Congress
Across the Capitol, two new members-elect of the U.S. House from Michigan — Tom Barrett, a Republican from Charlotte, and Kristen McDonald Rivet, a Democrat from Bay City — were also set to be sworn ...
Mitt Romney’s GOP Senate successor vows not to be ‘rubber stamp’ for Trump
Sen.-elect John Curtis (R-Utah), 64, on Sunday foreshadowed that he isn’t afraid to be a maverick when it comes to weighing ...
Harris swears in Republican Senate in final weeks of vice presidency
Vice President Kamala Harris swore in new senators Friday to begin the 119th Congress, ushering in the new Republican ...
Gov. Kay Ivey sets special election for outgoing Alabama Senate leader’s seat
Gov. Kay Ivey Tuesday set an election for outgoing Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed’s Senate seat just west of Birmingham.